Taste of Surprise & Art Festival — Restaurant Participation FAQ
Saturday, April 25, 2026; 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave, Surprise, AZ.
Sampling only; no sales. Attendance expected; 1,000 to 3,000 guests.
Event overview
What is it? An annual community event that showcases local restaurants and artists. Guests enjoy tastings and exhibits in the covered concourse of Surprise Stadium.
Where and when? April 25, 2026; 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Surprise Stadium. Booths are in the covered concourse.
Attendance Between 1,000 and 3,000 guests.
Registration and eligibility
- Deadline Brick-and-mortar; March 1, 2026
- Mobile or cottage food Applications considered after January 3, 2026
- Pre-event meeting One required logistics meeting at Surprise Stadium
Participation details
Requirements
- Prepare 1,200 to 1,500 food samples; final count confirmed 30 days prior
- Sampling only; no sales on-site
- Maricopa County Health Permit
- General Business Liability Insurance; $1,000,000 minimum
- Bring enough staff; share volunteer interest if applicable
What we provide
- Space within Surprise Stadium
- One 8-foot table and two chairs on request
- Table signage; one banner hung on stadium fence
- Program ad; website listing; scoreboard placement
- Social media; local news; post-event promotion
Alcohol and VIP
No alcohol in the main food area. You may express interest in VIP wine tasting participation.
Sponsorship and placement
Sponsorship packages are available; these include access to better placement or booth locations.
Setup and logistics
- Setup complete by 3:00 PM
- Teardown starts at 7:30 PM; remain open for full event hours
- Electricity; request one outlet at least 30 days before the event; bring extension cords
- Shade; concourse is covered; no tents or extra shade provided
- Cold chain; no on-site refrigeration or cold storage
- Bring; handwashing station; serving and prep equipment; tablecloth; signage; marketing materials
- Weather; extreme weather results in cancellation
Marketing and promotion
- Website listing; event program ad; scoreboard placement
- Social media features; local newspaper coverage
- Post-event marketing opportunities
- Cross-promote on your channels; encouraged
- Bring menus; flyers; coupons; business cards; table tents; branded décor
Community impact
Proceeds fund books for local children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Contact
Email [email protected] with questions.
Electricity and placement requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the event.